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The Unseen Perspectives Podcast is a six-episode limited series of created by participants in CNIB’s Come to Work program as part of a collaborative group project. Each episode explores different workplace‑related topics. This episode explores networking.

The Unseen Perspectives Podcast is a six-episode limited series of created by participants in CNIB’s Come to Work program as part of a collaborative group project. Each episode explores different workplace‑related topics. This episode is all about universal design.

The Unseen Perspectives Podcast is a six-episode limited series of created by participants in CNIB’s Come to Work program as part of a collaborative group project. Each episode explores different workplace‑related topics. This episode dives into internships and co-op placements for youth with sight loss.

The Unseen Perspectives Podcast is a six-episode limited series of created by participants in CNIB’s Come to Work program as part of a collaborative group project. Each episode explores different workplace‑related topics. This episode explores what the world of work looks like in a post-COVID reality.

The Unseen Perspectives Podcast is a six-episode limited series of created by participants in CNIB’s Come to Work program as part of a collaborative group project. Each episode explores different workplace‑related topics. This episode explores how assistive tech empowers and helps people succeed in the workplace and school .

The Unseen Perspectives Podcast is a six-episode limited series of created by participants in CNIB’s Come to Work program as part of a collaborative group project. Each episode explores different workplace‑related topics. This episode examines perceived notions of vision loss from an employment perspective

In this episode of The Lens: Living Diverse, Ben chats with Sophia Alexander – a future social worker, passionate advocate, and proud Black woman of Grenadian descent. Sophia opens up about her experience being diagnosed with glaucoma and the impact of meeting other Black individuals with sight loss for the first time. She dives into the complexities of navigating vision loss in her personal life, career, and community, as well as the intersection of her many identities. Through vulnerability and strength, Sophia talks about how she came to embrace her sight loss and what self-acceptance looks like today. Tune in as Ben and Sophia celebrate resilience, representation, and the dynamic force that is Sophia – changing the narrative in every space she enters.

You can find Sophie on:

TikTok: @SophiaDynamic

Instagram: @SophiaDynamic

In episode three of The Blind Truth, Taylor and Vivi look at the student and parent perspectives of navigating the education system for students who are blind or have low vision. University student Zachary Abdalla reflects on his experiences as a student with sight loss in Alberta’s education system, while his mother, Chris Abdalla, explains how she instilled confidence in her son at school, while also allowing him to be independent. Chris also leads the Access to Education Coalition in Alberta, advocating for the rights of children and youth with sight loss.

Welcome to the first episode of The Blind Truth, where hosts Taylor and Vivi discuss the foundation for understanding sight loss by debunking common stereotypes and misconceptions about blindness and answering common questions. Plus, learn more about Taylor and Vivi’s roles within the CNIB Advocacy – Voices for Action team.